Midnight Ghost Hunt

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 4,382 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • humor
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In "Midnight Ghost Hunt," a 4v4 multiplayer game, Ghosts hide and build traps in procedurally generated mansions while Hunters seek them out using gadgets and weapons. When the clock strikes midnight, the roles reverse, and the ghosts can then hunt the hunters. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Objectives include collecting evidence boxes or exorcising the ghosts as a hunter, while ghosts must scare and eliminate hunters for points.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,382 reviews
gameplay140 positive mentions
stability33 negative mentions
  • gameplay375 mentions

    The gameplay of "Midnight Ghost Hunt" is generally praised for its unique mechanics and engaging multiplayer experience, particularly when played with friends. While many players appreciate the balance between hunters and ghosts, some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and matchmaking issues, which can lead to frustrating experiences against more skilled opponents. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the prop hunt genre, with a variety of abilities and strategies that enhance replayability, despite some calls for further balancing and refinement.

    • “The gameplay is pretty smooth, and when you learn how to use certain builds of hunter/ghost, or learn which maps work with which powers or weapons, it makes it a lot of fun to navigate and play.”
    • “Unique gameplay, really fun to play with friends.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, accommodating different play styles when playing as ghost or hunter.”
    • “The gameplay is very bland and lackluster.”
    • “The gameplay loop isn't fun.”
    • “The gameplay and controls feel janky and sometimes unresponsive.”
  • graphics157 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the stunning visuals, immersive art style, and attention to detail, often describing them as top-tier or fantastic. However, some players noted issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and a lack of originality in certain design elements, suggesting that while the graphics are generally good, they may not always meet expectations set by promotional materials. Overall, the game's aesthetic is appreciated, but there are calls for further optimization and improvement.

    • “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is smooth and fun, and the hunter and ghost idea is great. I would totally recommend this game; there are also frequent updates for skins and maps.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic, the style is awesome, and the weapons and abilities are ingenious too.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful for what they are, and the maps feel huge with tons of props.”
    • “The general graphics is not what is shown in the trailer.”
    • “I will be looking for a refund because the game itself wasn't what I thought it was going to be like plus bad graphics for an ultra high graphic setting; it should show just like the trailer.”
    • “The game's visuals do not make up for the noticeably poor performance and frequent FPS drops.”
  • humor129 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious moments, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews mention the comedic interactions, funny character skins, and the amusing chaos that ensues during gameplay, such as ghostly antics and voice chat shenanigans. Overall, the game is described as a fun and entertaining experience that thrives on its comedic elements, making it a great choice for social play.

    • “Additionally, slapping my brother across the body with a door in this game was hilarious.”
    • “This game is a hilarious, spooky version of hide-and-seek.”
    • “The dumb and hilarious things you can pull off as a ghost to mess around with the hunters is amazing.”
  • music67 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. The original compositions evoke a nostalgic 80s vibe, fitting well with the game's atmosphere, while the sound design, including voice acting and sound effects, is noted for its quality. However, some players expressed a desire for a more atmospheric soundtrack during gameplay and mentioned occasional disruptions from players using copyrighted music in voice chat.

    • “The soundtrack is great.”
    • “The music is hauntingly excellent; the movement is butter smooth most of the time.”
    • “The atmosphere and soundtrack are great, and I think the graphics suit the game very well.”
    • “At times there is a disconnect between the title and the music, as the soundtrack is more of a trinket than anything else that could have added fright or stress to the gameplay.”
    • “Some music cassettes can be found and equipped to change the standby soundtrack during the hunter's preparation phase, but other than that, there is only a little music in the midnight ghost hunt.”
    • “The only real issue is sometimes randoms will play copyrighted music as a meme over local chat; unfortunately, streamers may have to disable voice chat with these players to avoid copyright strikes on Twitch and YouTube.”
  • optimization50 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and good graphics, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and crashes. Many users highlight that while the game shows potential for improvement, it currently suffers from inadequate optimization, particularly during multiplayer sessions and when hosting matches. Overall, the game's performance varies widely among players, indicating a need for ongoing optimization efforts.

    • “It's well optimized, balanced, and a lighthearted experience.”
    • “For being in early access, this game is optimized extremely well; I’ve not had any performance issues since I started playing about three weeks ago.”
    • “The game looks beautiful (UE4) and is optimized well also, but they are improving it.”
    • “Unplayable stuttering: 120 fps one second and you turn around, and you don't get a single frame for 3 seconds.”
    • “Regrettably, the game needs to be adequately optimized, as I experience over four crashes in 2 hours of game time.”
    • “While such issues could be rectified through ongoing optimization efforts, encountering stuttering within the initial minutes of play wasn't the most welcoming introduction to the game.”
  • stability37 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as matchmaking issues, crashes, and freezing. While some users acknowledge improvements and express enjoyment despite the bugs, others find the game nearly unplayable due to its instability. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, its current state is marred by technical problems that need addressing.

    • “Graphically, the game looks quite good and runs great even at max settings.”
    • “Game runs great.”
    • “Runs great, no bugs or drops at all since the start.”
    • “This game has a lot of potential to be a fun experience with friends; however, the controls for both keyboard and controller are so buggy that it is nearly unplayable.”
    • “The game feels incomplete and rushed, with numerous bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “The worst part is, after the last few updates the game consistently either crashes or just freezes after every few rounds.”
  • story32 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial narrative, with many players noting the absence of a coherent story or character development. While some find the gameplay engaging and humorous, particularly in multiplayer scenarios, others express frustration with quest tracking and AI behavior, suggesting that the game is more focused on mechanics than storytelling. Overall, the story aspect is minimal and not a primary draw for players.

    • “I found the story really interesting and it had comedic elements to it as well.”
    • “It's not a horror game necessarily but it has just enough of the scary storyline to make it intense in the heat of the moment.”
    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “But, no journalist wants to write that... quests don't correctly track, enemy AI is non-existent, characters glitch constantly.”
    • “It's one thing for bots to simply not be as smart as players... but it's a whole worse story when the bots straight up ignore abilities and items that are central to the game's function.”
    • “This game is great in its simplest form; there's no real story. You play as a hunter with 4 minutes to find all 4 ghosts and kill them, or you play as a ghost tasked to hide from the hunter and/or kill the hunter.”
  • grinding19 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment, with some players feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the variety of rewards and the absence of pay-to-win mechanics, others find the experience frustrating due to unbalanced matches and the need for repetitive gameplay to progress. Overall, the grinding aspect is polarizing, with opinions ranging from it being a necessary part of the game to a tedious chore.

    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “There's no pay-to-win aspect, and the game unlocks the abilities so fast that there's also no grinding element.”
    • “During my experience, there were no close matches, and even in the slower ones, the gameplay felt tedious.”
    • “Maps, while really good, do often feel very unpopulated with players and became tedious when looking for that one camper with so few players.”
    • “The only problem I see a lot of is teams of super high-level players that will purposely kill you (ghost or hunter) as fast as possible because they are just grinding the game, and it makes many games very annoying when you are in a spot; they don't scan or anything and shoot or hit you twice and you are instantly dead.”
  • replayability19 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of gameplay options and dynamic elements that enhance replay value, others find it lacking due to limited content and a steep learning curve for newcomers. Early access status suggests potential for improvement, but current feedback indicates that the game may not sustain long-term interest without additional content and balancing. Overall, it shows promise for replayability, especially in multiplayer settings, but improvements are needed to fully realize that potential.

    • “Playing with high-level players can sometimes be punishing or confusing to newer players, but that's only because this game has a high skill ceiling and a good amount of replayability.”
    • “With the addition of gameplay elements such as revives, revive denials, consuming souls, vacuuming ghost shards so they don't come back as strong at midnight, and many other little subtle additions the devs have implemented, the replayability is great with this game and each round brings out different elements to keep the game feeling quite dynamic.”
    • “Most positive thing I can say is the concept is really good and they are clearly putting some heavy weight and talent behind that concept - this game does not get by on a unique premise alone, it's very clearly a unique premise with real effort put into making that premise shine and giving it depth and interesting replay value.”
    • “It's just not enjoyable and has very little replay value after the first 20 minutes.”
    • “The game offers a lot of perks and weapons that can vary the gameplay and add to make the game replayable in some aspects, but a lot of the perks and/or weapons are either trivialized by having some perks that do what others already do but objectively better or are so situational that you're better off just not using them at all.”
    • “Fun game when you have nothing else to play, but I don't see much replayability.”
  • atmosphere19 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its immersive sound design, aesthetic, and well-matched soundtrack that enhances the experience, while others express disappointment over a lack of depth or spookiness. Many appreciate the balance between stealth and spectacle, contributing to a nerve-wracking ambiance, though some feel that gameplay mechanics detract from the overall atmosphere. Overall, the game's visuals and thematic elements are often highlighted as strong points, creating a captivating environment for exploration.

    • “This delicate balance between stealth and spectacle creates an electrifying atmosphere that is both satisfying and nerve-wracking.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere, great aesthetic, sounds and music are phenomenal.”
    • “The atmosphere and soundtrack are great, and I think the graphics suit the game very well.”
    • “I was personally hoping for a spooky experience, so I was a bit disappointed with the lack of atmosphere.”
    • “It would be nice to have a more atmospheric soundtrack during matches as it feels a little bit flat.”
    • “Atmosphere is nearly nonexistent.”
  • monetization15 mentions

    The game has received positive feedback for its lack of microtransactions, with players appreciating that all content can be unlocked through in-game currency rather than additional purchases. Some users suggest that a limited microtransaction model could be beneficial for funding future development, while others argue that the absence of monetization options contributes to a fairer gaming experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards valuing the current model that avoids cash grabs and pay-to-win mechanics.

    • “I appreciate that the game does not have microtransactions even though the store seems like it could accommodate it very easily.”
    • “It really is a gem of a game with no microtransactions at all.”
    • “Not only that, but an extremely fair business model, with zero microtransactions!”
    • “Can this even evolve into a cash grab, pay-to-win?”
    • “This game is another copy-paste fast trend cash grab game made for the cringetubers paid actors.”
    • “I feel the game should be free to play with in-app purchases for cosmetics.”
  • emotional9 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a supportive and wholesome community that enhances the overall experience, despite some initial overwhelming challenges and unreliable gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the positive interactions and the developers' engagement, which contribute to a non-toxic environment that fosters camaraderie among users.

    • “I feel like the game can definitely be overwhelming at first and there isn't much guidance to go off of sometimes, but the community is so wholesome and genuinely willing to help out.”
    • “The community there has been plenty supportive and wholesome to boot.”
    • “Seeing the lead dev, kite jumping through matches all during each play test to ask how people were enjoying the game was always wholesome.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the game features appealing music, sound, level, and character designs, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics rather than character growth or narrative depth.

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Play time

5hMedian play time
71hAverage play time
3-50hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 23 analyzed playthroughs

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